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Small‑business landlord urges Pinellas Park to reconsider water meter changes and rate increases
Summary
During the public‑comment period, a local property owner told council that proposed meter and billing changes will raise her costs and asked for flexibility for vacant or lightly used tenant spaces; city staff noted the city purchases wholesale water from Pinellas County and said staff is working with customers.
At the Aug. 28 meeting of the Pinellas Park City Council, a local commercial property owner raised concerns about proposed water billing changes and new metering procedures, telling council the changes would leave landlords paying for water they do not use while local tenants struggle financially.
Sharon Simmering (who gave her name and address at the podium) told council she owns a 12‑unit professional office center and has been tracking her building’s meter weekly. “I never mind paying for what I get. I’ll pay — I’ll buy whatever I need to buy and I’ll pay the going rate. But I resent paying for things that I’m not using,” Simmering said. She said her bills and her…
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